Precinct Committeemen Set to Decide Direct Vote or Delegate Nomination
The 1901 law authorizes precinct committeemen to choose whether party candidates are nominated by direct primary or delegate convention. Republican primaries next Friday open 4 pm to 8 pm. Committeemen will elect officers and resolve the method of nomination, with debate over splitting tickets between two conventions. The advisory board backs reducing Center township justices of the peace from five to three to save about $4,000 annually, while Marion County pays $2,000 salaries to three justices under a new law.
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Marion County
General Assembly
Center Township Advisory Board
Justices of the Peace
Center Township
Direct election of U S senators changes state legislatures
The piece argues direct election would place lawmakers as law makers for the state rather than selecting a U S senator. It notes senators often oversee party machinery and prioritize personal interests, subordinating estate issues, and suggests the current indirect system harms the legislature’s reputation.
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United States
Marion County Supports Public Schools With State Funds
Marion County contributes 88123.49 to the state school fund for the January settlement and receives 61449. Each county’s draw is proportional to its number of schoolchildren. The less wealthy counties with more children are aided by Marion in public school work.
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Marion County
Marion
Board of Works Urged to Review Interurban Contracts
The Indianapolis Board of Works should call for contracts between interurban companies and the Indianapolis street railway to prevent secret bickering over public streets at the upcoming inter urban conference next Thursday.
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Board of Works
Indianapolis
Interurban
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Neely Trial at Havana Sparks Heath Witness Curiosity
In the Neely trial at Havana references to Perry Heath recur to the point that onlookers wonder why he has not been summoned. The article hints Utah could spare Heath for a few weeks if needed.
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C. F. W. Neely
Havana
Perry Heath
Heath
Utah
Nixon Selected To Lead Tammany Finance Committee
Lewis Nixon has been chosen to succeed Boss Croker as chairman of the Tammany finance committee, a move seen as carrying the leadership of the organization. The selection marks a transition in Tammany Hall's leadership structure.
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Tammany Finance Committee
Lewis Nixon
Haseen
Croker
Taggart Emerges From Democratic Chairmanship Fight
Taggart exits the Democratic state chair race and moves to protect his bid for the national chairmanship, positioning himself for leadership in party affairs.
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T. Taggart
Obscene Picture Man Warner Faces Stricter Penalty
The obscene picture man, William H. Warner, deserves the severest penalty. Former punishment did not cause him to quit a debasing business.
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William H. Warner
Barcus Contention Shapes Indiana District 5 Nomination
If Barcus wins the congressional nomination in district 5, the Indiana delegation will be deprived of a holiday. The remark frames Barcus as pivotal in securing a district level win and its potential national impact.
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Barcus
Indiana
Gus Rahke Enjoys Season of Mon Interference
Gus Rahke experiences a season marked by frequent interference, shaping performance and team dynamics during the current sports period.
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Gus
Rahke
Schwab Enticed by European Lure Sends Policy Invite
Charles M. Schwab, steel trust president and noted industrial figure, recuperates in Europe after earning an annual salary surpassing $100,000. He comforts himself with roulette at Monte Carlo during a Sunday outing. Indianapolis may invite Schwab to visit and test policy ideas.
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Charles M. Schwab
Steel ,Trust
Europe
Monte Carlo
Indianapolis
Schwab
Marshall County Treasurer Pledges Public Funds Honor
William O Keefe the new Marshall county treasurer signs a statement pledging any interest earned on public funds deposited in banks will go to the county treasury for taxpayers. He also commits to not using county money for his private business.
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William O’keefe
Marshall County
Leach Faces Charge Stay As State Geologist Weighs Removal
Leach will remain in the natural gas supervisorship until the state geologist can be induced by charges to remove him. If Leach is guilty, manufacturers should file the charges with the geologist who appointed him and has removal power.
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Leach
Taffe
Heeler
Forgotten anti spitting ordinance still in force
The ordinance remains valid and aimed at decency and public health, but police and the public seem to have forgotten its existence.
Uncle Sam's reign sparks foreign respect and tension
After the United States built wealth for lending, foreign powers began to admire but also grapple with American influence as they strive to gain favor under Washington's growing prominence.
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Sam
Senator Depew at home again on talkativeness
The senator is back home and talking as much as before his wife’s illness. It may change if Mrs. Depew recovers from seasickness.
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Senator Depew
Mrs. Depew
Purdue professor named chief of electrical exhibits at St Louis fair
Indiana praises the selection of F Prof. Goldsborough of Purdue University to headed the electrical exhibits at the St Louis exposition. The appointment marks a notable recognition for Indiana's academic contribution to the fair.
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Indiana
Goldsborough
Purdue University
Publicity of Indianapolis Street Railway Contracts
Public notices reveal contracts made by the Indianapolis street railway company for interurban lines. The filings detail agreements, terms, and expected dates of execution affecting regional transit development.
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Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Democratic candidates in Marion County slow to announce
The report notes that Democratic candidates for office in Marion County are unusually slow to announce their campaigns, likening the process to winter molasses.
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Marion County
Gamewell contract under scrutiny amid alleged shenanigans
Dan Williams a colored lecturer of 517 Ni West Street is reported to have smallpox and is confined at the City Hospital pesthouse while investigations into the Gamewell contract suggest possible irregularities and deceit.
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Dan Williams
Ni West St
City Hospital
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A fragmentary verse piece titled A Hard Times Song recalls ye olden time ballads with knights, lances, and chivalric whimsy. The speaker wistfully imagines a bygone era and hints at a time when courage and romance defined youth.
Conversing with a Delinquent Debtor and a Lady Collector
A firm head questions a young female debt collector. She reports Bully Raggs asked what she would do if he did not pay today. She said she would call tomorrow. He replied that refusing to pay would force him to see her again tomorrow.
Never Argue with a Child Moral from Edward Singer
A Salvation Army captain pleads with a crowd about conscience. An inebriated man claims to murder a snowman, not a man, and leaves in anger. A playful child knocks hats, muds an old man, provoking a savage admonition. Moral: never argue with a child.
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Salvation Army
Cap
Snow Man
Ice Man
Edward Singer
Political aspirants mix with civic hubris in state notes
A collage of brief editorials and notices comments on social danger of hand squeezing, political contests in district 11 with Fred Landis challenging George W. Steele, bosses facing changes, and Greencastle poised to grow as an industrial and educational hub.
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Shelbyville
Fred Landis
David
Goliah
George W. Steele
Congress
Tipton
Princeton
Tipton Tribune
Greencastle
Greencastle Press
Fashion notes for the coming season reveal sheer fabrics and lace trims
The season favors sheer cottons Swiss linen etamine grenadine veling chiffon mousseline and crepe de chine. Openwork embroideries lace nets and appliques lead trims while satin finishes and silk shirting remain dainty. Black accents with white and ecru appear strong. colors include reseda cream grey beige royal blue light blue rose pink and French blue.
Reflections of a Bachelor in Witty Aphorisms
A collection of humorous reflections on relationships and human foibles. The narrator muses on forgiveness, honesty, and the behavior of men and women, contrasting discomfort with cold winters and hot summers while veering into playful observations about angels and devils.
Substitution Coffee Aisle Bite Echoes in Headlines
The story blends quirky ad copy and a parson age burglary tale with wry dialogue. A salesman touts a substitute for coffee that supposedly makes red blood while a young woman seeks blue blood. A burglar confronts a victim as a pastor offers help during a light search. The Judge quips about Jones leaving a family.
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Chicago Tribune
Boston Watchman
How Politicians Make a Bluff at Keeping Promises
A critical look at political promises in city government as ward heeleres trot hopefuls into Supt. Taffe's office for jobs. With no vacancies and crowded fields, the ritual ends with empty assurances and routine politicking.
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Supt. Taffe
Jokes and stories from the era amuse readers in city scenes
A collection of humorous anecdotes features Gen Basil Duke of Louisville misplacing thoughts on streets a juror misheard as I n c a d e of hope a doctor misrecognizing patients and an Irish navvy misunderstanding a Latin phrase as a joke. These light sketches showcase social quirks and wit in public life.
New Pompadour Trends for Modern Women
Fashion note explains how the pompadour is worn with hair pulled down to hide the skin on high foreheads. The straight up front style falls from favor while side parting with a sweeping curve over the left temple and sharp roll at the ear grows in popularity. A forehead fringe point remains fashionable for faces that suit it. Bangs remain out of style as uncut hair should sweep over the forehead in some form.
Silk waist with Bruges lace and box plait details
A waist is described in silk with white and gray striped fabric. The gray stripe is tucked and pressed into a box plait. A white chiffon vest and a Bruges lace collarette with gold button ornamentation complete the ensemble.
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Bruges
Modish Shirt Waists and Quietly Trimmed Attire
The article notes a distinctive black touch on a white broadcloth shirt waist with stitched tucks and black silk French dots. It mentions affordable options like white wool or silk with black embroidery. It also highlights fashionable negli gee gowns and dressing jackets in silk and French flannels, trimmed with lace or ribbon, with blue pink and violet hues and white remaining in good taste.
We the People and the Promise of Liberty
A meditation on American freedom and ambition, recalling Washington and Franklin. The poem reflects on repeated cycles of striving, oppression, and advancement, praising the nation’s heritage and hopeful destiny despite flaws. It closes with a toast to the land and blessings on the state.
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Washington
Franklin
What the Papers Say on Money and Quacks
A collage of remarks criticizes treasury worries, compares Roosevelt and McKinley politics, and notes a quack diploma paradox. A banker couple in Montrose contracts smallpox from filthy bank notes, the wife dying from the illness.
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Treasury
Congress
Philadelphia Ledger
Houston
Tex
Post
Roosevelt
McKinley
Buffalo Times
Detroit News
Montrose
Susquehanna County
Philadelphia
Record
The Wisest Way Says Resolve and Seek Remedies
A poetic dictum from Edward FitzGerald urging practical resolve. It frames life as a search for remedies beneath the sun, advising action if a cure exists and acceptance if none.
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Edward
Fitzgerald
Tomorrow’s Glad Tomorrow Says Cy Warman Poem
A reflective poem by Cy Warman contrasts today with tomorrow as the sparrow sings of a brighter future. The speaker reconciles sorrow with faith that sunlit days lie beyond present dusk, imagining a ship that sails toward a hopeful horizon tomorrow.
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Cy Warman
Raisins Stewed Cranberry Jelly Recipe Note
A delicate flavor is added to cranberry jelly by using half a cup of raisins for four times that amount in cranberries. Stew the raisins in about two cups of cold water, reduce the water by half, then stir in the cranberries and sugar and cook as usual.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Body Humors
The passage describes body humors as Lords of Misrule causing pimples boils itching and debility. It claims health strength peace and pleasure come from their expulsion and that Hood's Sarsaparilla radical ly and permanently drives them out while building up the system, backed by testimonials.
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Hood
The Old Kitchen Memoir of a Child’s Home
A nostalgic reminiscence centers on a cherished rural kitchen. The speaker recalls the pantry, oak floor, hearth, old oven, Christmas stockings, and especially the mother who nurtured with stories and care. The piece frames the kitchen as a complete world to a child.
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St. Nicholas
The Saddest Parting Belt and Waistband Woes
A humorous meditation on emotional farewells comparing partings through death to the parting of a waistband and belt, highlighting life’s many goodbyes with wit.
Restoring Gilt Frames with Egg White Mixture
Ed notes that dilapidated gilt frames can be revived by a paste of three egg whites and powdered soda, rubbed in well and wiped off, with gold paint used if gilding is missing. Also mentions social advice, a health claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla, piano sales, ledgers, and an ad for a girl listing in The Sun.
Accidental Revolver Injury on Indiana Avenue
Sunday night John Evans wrestled for a revolver on Indiana avenue and was accidentally shot through the hand. Wounds were dressed at the City hospital and he was allowed to go home.
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Indiana Ave
John Evans
Lady Fingers and Creamed Veal Recipe Card
Instructions for making Lady Fingers with lemon zest and juice and a creamed veal dish. Lady Fingers require eggs, sugar, lemon rind and juice, salt, flour and baking. Creamp veal uses cubed veal butter, milk thickened with flour, salt pepper and mushrooms for serving.
Thinkles and Sayings Echoed in Odd Observations
A collection of pithy maxims on shortcuts, superstitions, and language from the New York News. It notes how Friday fish bones seem risky to the superstitious, distance has little meaning for modern churchgoers, and disease may spread only after advertising.
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New York News
Sealed cider vinegar to kill the vinegar eel
Advice urges sealing cider vinegar before use to destroy vinegar eels. It suggests inspecting the vinegar with a high-grade lens and notes soap can remove body odor odors from baths. The tone mocks medical remedies and urges quicker, practical steps.
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Fastidiong
Hanny
What Shall We Have for Dessert
This household dessert prompt promotes Jell-O as a quick two minute preparation. No baking needed just add hot water and set to cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry for 10 cents.
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